A Cupid Event: Finding Mr. Bright at Bloomingdale’s

Need a little something to get your life back into the “spring” of things? Take a trip to Bloomingdale’s in New York City and let Benefit introduce you to Mr. Bright, a brightening kit that is quite a catch! Makeup experts will clue you in on all the essentials for a luminous complexion, while Cupid’s Pulse founder and editor-in-chief Lori Bizzoco will offer advice and insight on dating in today’s celebrity centered world – just like the site does every day! Space is limited, so call 212-705-3483 to book your appointment. Hope to see you there!

Who: Benefit and Cupid’s Pulse

What: Finding Mr. Bright

Where: Bloomingdale’s, 59th St. & Lexington Ave. 1000 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Main floor, Cosmetics

When: Saturday, March 19 at 1 PM and 3 PM.

Singles Event: for Young Professionals

We know you’re busy working long hours and barely have time to hit up the bars. So the next time you’re out looking for , consider trying Moxie in the City’s speed dating. Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 can meet up to 12 individuals during five minute dates. Mingle over cocktails and soft music. If things go well, the contact information of your matches will be emailed to you within 48 hours. The event will be canceled if a minimum of seven dates cannot be found for each person.

Who: Moxie in the City

What: Speed Dating for Young Professionals

Where: Nirvana 346 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10016

When: Saturday, March 12 from 7 to 9 PM

Cost: $30; $23 if you sign up with a group of two or more

Singles Event: Night of Dueling Pianos Looking for something different the next time you head out on the town? Try going to a singles night of Dueling Pianos at Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar and HA Comedy Club, hosted by Meet Market Adventures. This is the kind of place where the audience becomes part of the entertainment, as you’ll sing, clap and laugh the night away. Popular requests range from Elvis to Eminem and anywhere in between. What will your song choice be?

Who: Meet Market Adventures

What: Night of Dueling Pianos

Where: Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar and HA Comedy Club 163 W. 46th St. New York, NY, 10012

When: Friday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 (price includes cover charge) It’s Time! Watch The 83rd Academy Awards Nominations LIVE

As promised, here is the live broadcast of the 83rd Academy Awards nominations! Visit us later for a full recap. Enjoy!

Watch live streaming video from academyawards at livestream.com

Watch the Live Broadcast of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Nominations with Cupid’s Pulse Tomorrow!

Well folks, it’s awards season, and you know what that means: gawking at the uber-hot celebrity couples on the red carpet! But before we get to that, a few (quite important) announcements still need to be made, like the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards. Lucky for you, Cupid will be streaming the broadcast live on our homepage tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30am PT/8:30am ET, with help from Livestream!

The webcast will begin with “Road to the Oscars,” featuring Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s The Bachelor and TV Guide Network’s Academy Awards red carpet show, and Dave Karger, senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. The two will celebrate the year in film and discuss the movie trends from 2010. Shortly after that, Academy President Tom Sherak and last year’s Supporting Actress winner, Mo’Nique, will take the stage and reveal the nominees in the following 10 categories: Leading Actor, Leading Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Animated Feature Film, Directing, Foreign Language Film, Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay and Best Picture.

Will your favorite celebrities make the cut? Watch the live stream with us tomorrow morning and find out!

It’s the Nation’s Biggest Jewish Singles Event of the Year! Called “the mother of all Jewish singles parties” by Time Out New York, The Ball is the nation’s biggest Jewish singles event – and has been for 15 years in a row! In fact, the New York City location alone had 4,000 people attend just last year. Hosted by LetMyPeopleGo.com annually on Dec. 24, this event has been covered by all major news outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Washington Post. This year, The Ball will take place in more than 15 cities. Visit www.letmypeoplego.com for details and more videos!

NYC Singles: Let’s Play Poker! Cupid Poker. Why? Because eligible single men love poker. That’s right NY ladies. If there is one place where you are guaranteed to meet men, it’s at a poker tournament. If there is one place where you can meet eligible Manhattan bachelors it’s at the charity poker tournament, Spot at the Table with poker pro Beth Shak.

When: October 12 Time: 7pm-11pm Where: Luxe Lounge- Lucky Strike Manhattan 42nd St & 12th Ave

Beth Shak is known for more than just her pretty poker face; she is considered a Red Sole Diva with a very impressive shoe collection (1400 Louboutins to be exact) and will also be a featured millionaire on Millionaire Matchmaker next month where Patti teaches Beth tough love at its finest.

The charity in brief detail is four lucky Asylum.com readers get the chance to compete along with Beth in a charity event next Tuesday Oct. 12 at the private Luxe Lounge in the luxurious Lucky Strike Lanes. The winner of the poker game will donate the money raised at the event to a charity of their choice. Although donating to charity is a reward in itself, the winning prize is the “Ultimate Bachelor Pack” consisting of a private Social Poker party, Rue 57 gift card and more.

For the event, there will be a private DJ, unlimited bowling in 4 private lanes, billiards, 1 hour open bar sponsored by ZYR vodka, delicious appetizers and of course, a bunch of poker tables. Don’t know how to play poker, ladies? It’s okay; there will be instructor tables for beginners to learn the basics.

The tickets are an affordable price and will be available through ticketbud.com ($40 General Admission and $100 Seat at a Table)

That same evening, Beth will also be filming a feature with German primetime television show, Stars and Stories which airs primetime every Monday on SAT1.

For Ticket Sales: http://spotatthetable.ticketbud.com/tickets

For more contest info: http://www.asylum.com/2010/09/27/asylum-beth-shak-poker-event/

Single Women Rule Singles Blog Crawl National Unmarried and Single Americans Week

September 19th – 25, 2010.

According to the U.S. Census bureau, there are an estimated 84 million single and unmarried adults in the United States. To celebrate all of these non-couples, SingleWomenRule.com will be hosting their Second Annual Blog Crawl, and this year, Cupid’s Pulse will be part of it!

What’s a blog crawl? It’s a like a pub crawl (minus the booze, unless you want to enjoy a glass of bubbly in the comfort of your home) on your computer and it lasts a full week!

Here’s how it works: SingleWomenRule.com will guide visitors to a different blog each day, for seven days, to read a guest post by one of seven featured writers. The blog crawl is designed to show case some of the most influential and talented writers and blogs in the online singles community.

Where does Cupid come in? Cupid’s Pulse will participate as a blog host on Monday, Sept. 20, and will feature singlegalnyc.com, Melissa Braverman, as she talks about the differences of dating in Europe vs. the U.S.

But that’s not all Cupid will be doing to celebrate the week: — The Ah Diamond Ring for singles (an Oprah favorite) will be featured on The Beat. — Cupid will be participating in the first of three Tuesday night events for the upcoming “Live the Life You Love” Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21! Watch for free ticket giveaways. — Check out our fabulous interview with Nicole Porter, author of The Break-up Cookbook.

Single Ladies: Live the Life You Love

Win a Free Ticket: October 12th at 6:30

Want an expert opinion on how to improve your relationships, boost your career, or just make your life a little more luscious? This fall you’ll have your chance to hear it all at the upcoming Second Annual “Live the Life You Love” event, sponsored by HurryDate and Single Edition.

The three-part women’s-only lifestyle series begins Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Samsung Experience Store in the Time Warner Center. Each seminar offers insight, innovative tips and creative ideas to help you thrive at work, home and in your community – not to mention a great opportunity to meet other fabulous single women just like you!

You can buy your tickets here, or for your chance to win one free ticket, shoot an arrow to Cupid’s Pulse with the name of your favorite celebrity couple. One random winner will be chosen in October.

Here are the speakers for this event:

Carolyn Kelly North: “Dump the Slumps! Ways to Boost Your Mood when ‘Dating Fatigue’ Sets In” Helen Kim: “A Woman’s Guide to Your Money Relationship” Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos and Lauri de Brito: “Fertility 101: Essential Tips for the Single Woman”

If you don’t win this time around, don’t fret. There will be another opportunity on for the last event on November 2. Stay tuned to Cupid’s Pulse for your chance to win more free tickets! Singles Events

Tired of the bar you go to every Thursday night for happy hour? Can’t seem to find anyone in your local coffee shop? You need a change of pace! Check out these singles services and events. More cities coming soon…

Atlanta

Atlanta Singles Golf: The Atlanta Singles Golf Association hosts golf events throughout the year for those who enjoy playing golf with other singles. Some of the perks a member enjoys include: traveling a few times each year to a golf resort; monthly gatherings to socialize; social events for concerts; baseball games; and other activities.

Atlanta Singles Online: Atlanta Singles Online is a dating service for local singles. The dating site helps members find singles in their city and allows them to upload pictures and personal ads.

Atlanta’s Upscale Singles: Atlanta’s Upscale Singles social organization is for those over the age of 40 searching for or love. They provide an alternative to online dating sites through a fun atmosphere where professionals can meet like-minded individuals.

Boston

Singles Volunteer Boston: Single Volunteers Boston isn’t a dating service, but is a non-profit organization that connects singles that enjoy volunteering. The organization volunteers for non-profit agencies in the Boston area while providing singles with a convenient way to meet people who share the common interest of helping others.

Chicago

Amazing Singles: Are you single and living in Chicago? Amazing Singles is an online dating site that helps singles find the one through many networking opportunities. They have organizations for Christian singles, Jewish singles and more, and this site offers a great way to meet people.

Gourmet Connections: Gourmet Connections is a Chicago-based organization that helps singles meet and socialize in a friendly environment. This isn’t a dating service, but is more of a friendly group that meets in a supportive atmosphere. The site plan weekly dinner parties and social events to get to know singles that share similar interests and values.

Metrodate: Metrodate is a free dating site for Chicago singles. It offers dating advice, local events and other activities to help members find long-term relationships. Dallas

Dallas Singles Toastmasters: Founded in 1988, Dallas Singles Toastmasters is a club consisting of 25 professional single members who range between 25 to 50 years old. The club is equally made up of both sexes and provides a learning environment where every member can develop communication and leadership skills.

Single Stuff: Single Stuff isn’t a dating service. It is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and offers opportunities for singles to enjoy themselves in a relaxed environment. The environment is usually a dinner, wine tasting, or a party where singles might accidentally happen to “meet someone” while having a good time.

Singles On The Go: Singles On The Go is a site that consists of charity and volunteer organizations for singles that share the common interest of helping others. Although it isn’t a dating service, singles might meet that special someone while volunteering.

Los Angeles

Mixer Parties: Mixer Parties is a club that holds events for singles and people who are new to L.A. Most parties have a theme and it’s a great way to have fun and network.

Table for Six Total Adventures: Table for Six Total Adventures brings six well-matched people together in a dining experience, where friendship and will blossom. Table for Six has gained nationwide recognition as a successful dating service for professional singles and was also featured on the NBC’s “Today”, “60 Minutes,” “48 Hours,” the “CBS Morning Show,” and had stories written about them in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Details magazine and other publications. Tasty LA: Tasty LA is a singles dining network targeted towards busy single professionals who enjoy socializing. The site schedules weekly dinners for six where singles can meet others like them. Their network consists of accomplished and fun men and women who are searching for love, friends, or anything in between.

New York

Single and the City: Single and the City caters toward New York’s straight and gay singles with different backgrounds, interests, physical preferences from all ages. They hold many themed events where members are guaranteed to have fun and find someone.

Singles Parties NYC: Singles Parties NYC organizes a variety of events ranging from cruises around Manhattan to after-work happy hours where professional men and women can meet singles in one night. Singles Parties NYC has become one of the top choices for local singles looking to finding someone.

Washington D.C.

It’s Just Lunch Washington: It’s Just Lunch is a dating service for busy professionals. They work with members to schedule lunch, brunch, or drinks after work as a way to meet compatible single professionals. The best part about It’s Just Lunch is that they do all the work so their members can relax and have fun.

Professionals in the City: Professionals in the City is a socializing organization that brings the local professional community together to get to know one another. They organize over 1,000 events each year to bring people together. Some of the events include sporting events, tours, themed parties and more. The events are for all ages, and many individuals attend alone, with friends, or their spouse. Multi-City

Eight at Eight: Eight at Eight is a dating service that brings four single men and four single women together for dinner at eight o’clock. They match the members based on age, interests and backgrounds. Meeting in groups increases the chances of meeting someone interesting and helps members grow their circle of friends.

Meet Market Adventures: Meet Market Adventures organizes social events that bring like-minded singles together. They help singles get past the online dating scene by filling each month with sports, events and other activities. This site also helps singles enjoy being single by giving them the opportunity to meet other singles.

Singles Travel International: Singles Travel International is a dating service for those who want to travel and meet people who share similar interests as them. They match professional singles, between the ages of 35 and 63, from around the world and then bring them together on vacation.